Historical Society Christmas Meeting and Dinner
     Please join the Union County Historical Society for our annual Christmas meeting and dinner on Tues., Dec. 12, 6pm, in the Brackett Community Room, United Community Bank, Blairsville.
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ACB contributes $1,500 to 'Partners in Service' Campaign
     Appalachian Community Bank of Blairsville has committed $1,500 to the "Partners in Service" Campaign of the Community Council of the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center. The announcement was made by Marty Godfrey, Executive Vice President of the Bank and a Vice Chairman of the Campaign. "
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Union County Arrest Report
     The following is the arrest report for the Union County
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Reflections on Georgia Politics Seminar
     Young Harris College and the Institute for Continuing Learning are proud to present a series of fascinating and provocative seminars entitled, "Reflections on Georgia Politics." The seminars, which are open to the community free of charge, provide participants with an inside look at Georgia's public
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Cubmaster addresses Kiwanis Club
     Cubmaster Robert Atkinson, leader of Cub Scout Pack 101 in Blairsville visited the Kiwanis Club of Blairsville on November 20th, and explained the program and activity of this fine activity for boys age 6 through 11. Upon attaining age 12, boys then move into the Boy Scout program. He expects that s
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Georgia Mountains Hospice thanks Re/MAX Enotah Realty for their continued support
     On September 21, 2006, the Ladies of Re/Max Enotah Realty in Blairsville, GA. hosted the third Ladies Day Out Fashion Show with proceeds going to Georgia Mountains Hospice. Approximately 150 ladies were dined, entertained, and treated royally by staff of Re/Max Realty. The food was excellent and the
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Union/Towns volunteers for the handicapped sponsor dance
     The Union/Towns County Volunteers for the Handicapped sponsored a dance Friday, November 17 at the Civic Center. There was a great turnout, with four group homes in nearby North Carolina attending. We know the consumers had a great time; they danced until closing and were still reluctant to leave! A
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UC American Cancer Society Relay for Life
     The Union County American Cancer Society Relay for Life committee members are extending a holiday invitation to all area cancer survivors to come to the North Georgia Technical College's Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec.7, 2006. The Relay For Life volunteers will have a special reception area se
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Stepping Stones Farm special needs campus
By NIGHTA J. DAVIS
     Stepping Stones Farm is a dream of special education teacher, Kathy Haykens and businessman Donny Parker coming to fruition. They recognized the limited opportunities available to the disabled in our community today. The goal of Stepping Stones Farm is to provide an innovative, special needs campus
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Ga. Department of Human Resources
     "It's unfortunate that the arrival of the holiday season is also the arrival of flu. Large social gatherings can create an environment in which flu can spread fairly easily," said Brown. "I would strongly encourage individuals to practice prevention techniques such as getting vaccinated, consistentl
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Social Security
By Cindy G. McCubbins
     Why Social Security's 'Cola' is so beneficial Among the many important features of a monthly Social Security benefit is the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
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